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Change is something that happens each and every moment in our lives. Since
nothing is constant, it may sometimes seem as if we are losing something
whenever things do change. Understanding that this is part of our daily
existence and that there will not only be gains but also losses in our lives
can help us more readily accept and deal with whatever happens.
Whenever we lose something or somebody we love, it is important for us to
take time out for ourselves and truly feel the weight of what we are experiencing.
Although it may seem that doing so will push us into a deeper state of
sadness, truly giving ourselves permission to be with whatever arises
actually creates space for us to begin the healing process. This is because
the act of grieving is a natural process, allowing us to sort through the
range of emotions that are present in our everyday existence. Even though it
may sometimes seem easier to involve ourselves in activities that take our
minds off of our sadness, this will only make the route to healing more
difficult. Unless we listen to where we are in the moment, the emotions we
experience will only grow in intensity, and our feelings will manifest
themselves in more powerful and less comfortable ways. Once we consciously
acknowledge that these emotions are present, however, we are more able to
soothe the sorrow of the moment. In so doing, we become more open to our
natural ability to heal ourselves.
Grieving doesn't have to be a process that keeps us rooted in our thoughts of
fear and sadness. For the moment we might feel despondent, but by expressing
and coping with our true feelings, we face the sadness head-on. When we allow
ourselves to accept and deal with our loss fully, we will then be able to
continue our life's journey with a much more positive and accepting outlook.
This will make it easier for us to see that our grief is ephemeral and, just
like our moments of happiness, it will also come to pass.
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